Jaeko Interview Exclusive

Jaeko Interview Exclusive

After being introduced to one of Ginger Wildhearts children it was interesting to hear what his music sounded like and branching out after Alive With Eyes and JAW$ Jaeko sees Jake doing his own thing and we caught up with him whilst under quarantine for a word or two.  Check out the thoughts and plans for Jaeko…

I guess the best place to start is a brief introduction.  Who are you?  What got you into music? Is Jaeko a band or a solo project? Growing up in London, I  was always brought up around music since I can remember. With both my parents being in bands in the punk rock scene, I’ve been inspired by many people that I’ve crossed paths with. At 12 years old Jake started my first band Alive With Eyes and then progressed through a number of other bands and projects. I love being part of a band but whenever a band was near to gaining proper momentum, people couldn’t commit. So at the age of 19, I just said to myself “f**k it, I’ll just this myself” and that’s when JAEKO was born 

You’ve chosen to go down the digital route and put out single tracks online.  What’s the motivation for this route? Well JAEKO only properly became a thing a couple weeks before I put out my first single out, Cold Heart Killer – so it’s all very new and fresh at the moment. Streaming platforms have deemed the most accessible for me at this point of starting to get JAEKO off the ground but expect CD’s and Vinyls coming your way at some point this year. 

online you’re flying under the radar at the moment will there be a larger presence that people can latch onto such as facebook page, Bandcamp, instagram etc etc? JAEKO is such a new thing that I’ve been working hard in silence, writing and crafting some big things for this year. Expect to hear more about JAEKO in the coming months. You can find me on Twitter and Instagram, both under @jaekomusic

Whos playing on the songs you’ve released so far?  What would you say is your instrument of choice? Well, all the music written by me, but I gotta appreciate all the talented people I have around me. My instrument of choice is Guitar but I usually play guitar and bass when I’m in the studio. I’m all for involving other people in my music though, there’s never any harm bringing in people who can bring a different dynamic to a song. I think that’s the magic of JAEKO, there’s no limit to who can be involved. The more that JAEKO evolves the more I have planned to involve and collaborate with various bands, artists and people I admire. So keep your eyes peeled for that. 

From the four songs you’ve put out so far where would you say you fit in (everybody or most love to put a label on their artists? As much as I admire all the music I’m lucky enough to be surrounded with, I don’t want to restrict myself to a label or a comparison to other artists. My vision for my music is constantly evolving and each song will be different but will always have that “JAEKO” vibe over it. 

How much material have you written and recorded?   The thing is with my songwriting is that I can never restrict myself to a certain genre. 

Who are your influences? I’ve been brought up on such a variety of music, that it’s really hard to settle down on one genre when I write songs for JAEKO. 

There are a few contemporaries I heard in your songs but they are quite varied ‘Sometimes’ is nothing like ‘How you Living’?  I want to keep surprising people and pushing to see what racket I can create out of my old noggin. I’m always writing new music and have recorded too many songs to put a number on but I’m just very picky about what I put out.

Where do you see yourself in the next 12 months?  What about live shows?  I got some great plans for the next 12 months, but the main aim is building up JAEKO into something that is actually making an impact in the music industry. At least 1 album is a must before the end of this year, alongside plenty of headline gigs, music videos and collaborations. But ultimately, I want my music to be something that can help people, or that someone can relate to or even something that people can turn the f**k up to.

If you don’t mind me saying (and this isn’t meant to sound patronising but there is a maturity about the songs you’ve put out so far that far exceed your age you make it all sound like a piece of piss this rock and roll lark.  I really appreciate that, always a breath of fresh air when people like the music. I’ve been surrounded by music all my life. I have always wanted to do music so I’ve had a lot of years to really find my sound and what I wanted to do within the music. I’ve gone through so many different sounds to really discover what my songwriting and music is and I don’t think that discovery is gonna stop any time soon. I’m excited to see what I sound like in 5 years, let alone 10 years.

Are you using this pandemic downtime to be productive if so how are you keeping yourself busy musically? I think the growing insanity of being cooped up indoors all day and night has really pushed me for new ideas and concepts for songs. It’s made me really think outside the box for lyrics. 

I look forward to hearing what you do next, Keep in touch with RPM and we look forward to what Jaeko does next. What you’re doing is exciting and interesting and I’m sure this will be reflected in people jumping on board with your music.  I especially like ‘Sometimes’ because it’s different and not predictable at all and ‘Colder Than The Sea’ care to expand on what the songs are about?  Thank you so much, it’s really interesting to see which is the favourite for people as it’s always such different choices for different reasons. Always love too see what people think. Let me start with what’s been/being released first.  ‘Colder Heart Killer’ is about a relationship I had which turned very sour towards us breaking up, which is where the song title was inspired from, I then wrote lyrics around this phrase. 

‘How You Living?’ is about being on top of things no matter what’s going on in your life. Sometimes my mind can be my worst enemy. We’re shaped by our thoughts and we become what we think. So this song is all about staying cool, calm, collected and focused through the landmine in my head. This is where the title came from, in a question to myself or the listener, “How You Living?” as a reminder to keep on top of things. 

Sometimes is all about chapters in my life that have proved to be very tricky. I’ve gone through enough hard times in my life, and I thought to myself “why haven’t I written a song about this yet?”. This song is an expression of times that life has proved really hard and deciding to come back stronger from it. 

‘Colder Than The Sea’ is about a relationship where I was very conflicted in my choice to leave or to stay. Throughout the duration of the song, it expresses the battle in my mind to make this final decision. 

So that’s our brief chat with Jaeko since we’ve all been locked down.  check him at the links he posted above @jaeko on the socials and give his solo material a listen.  We’ll keep you posted and thanks for the time always good to have new music and musicians happening. 

Datura4 – ‘West Coast Highway Cosmic’ (Alive Naturalsound Records)

Datura4 – ‘West Coast Highway Cosmic’ (Alive Naturalsound Records)

Oh yeah, groovy baby! Australia seems to be at the centre of a lot of whats happening in rock and roll from punk and new wave to rock and further afield so when I got the new Datura4 album to review I kinda put it off for a while what with the psychedelic quotes and a few bits and pieces I’d heard but Alive has always put out quality music and I love some of the rock and roll records they’ve been behind so after reading up on these cats I decided to clear my schedule and dive in.

Starting off with the title track its less Psycadelic than I was expecting and whilst there are swirling keyboards and sound effects once they get their groove on it’s obvious that Datura4 know how to rock and roll. After the intro they step back into the ’70s for a punchy groove that they keep up towards the catchy chorus.  Impressive stuff to be fair and power pop with the melodies and roots that belong in the garage without it tucking up the MC5 or Birdman.  I think the titles might be a bit misleading and playful but the harmonica howling on ‘Wolfman Woogie’ is a great sound.  I think these cats like to Rock out rather than wig out and keep it laid back when they need to and cut loose when they want as well.

‘Mother Medusa’ sounds like the riff Lenny Kravitz had when he wanted people to go his way but it’s a great groove.  They come over all Gillan on the spacey ‘You’re The Only One’.  They sound like a Cream inspired barroom blues combo on the retro bustin’ ‘Rule My World’ now turn up those fuzz pedals and honk on that gob iron!

‘Give’ sounds like their take on Neil Young with added swirling organ which I’m sure Young would approve of. It’s classic retro Rock and Roll for sure but the acoustic guitar take it somewhere else other than down a simple rock route.

Before they check out ‘You Be The Fool’ is Bolan boogie and my pick of the pops on offer on this retro ride if it weren’t for the excellent barroom rocker ‘Get Out’ that follows.  Simple – melodic and a great bit of boogie woogie on that joanna.  I’ve enjoyed this trip and as a result, I’m digging into their extensive catalogue to see what else they have to offer.

Ten songs of variety and played by consummate professionals who’ve been doing this Rock and Roll thang for long enough they clearly love the sounds they create and live it to the max they give it that warm retro feel and are proud to don the aviator shades, bellbottoms and big furry handlebars If I’m wrong I’ll eat my Boss fuzz pedal and a whole Wurlitzer organ.

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Author: Dom Daley

Wolf Wolf- ‘Cryptid Zoo / Metamorphosis’ (Lux Noise Records)

Wolf Wolf- ‘Cryptid Zoo / Metamorphosis’ (Lux Noise Records)

Discovering new music-WolfWolf

 

How many of us settle with the stuff we listen to, happy in our own little bubble don’t really think about what’s new, different, in your face, or just challenge our own perception of what music should sound like.

 

Who knew that through exploring the wonders of the internet, you’d find an exciting, vibrant underground music scene growing, allowing individuals/groups to challenge genres, re-imagine styles and most importantly find an audience.

 

When this band appeared in my inbox with a brief note from RPM Online’s head honcho, saying this one’s for you Brooks, my first thought was, it must be right out there, or maybe a standing Prog joke?

 

But ultimately absolutely nothing of the like that usually crosses the RPM doorstep, and boy was I right!!! But conversely I love it!!!!!

 

So welcome to the strange world of WolfWolf

 

 

And first up? Wolf Wolf- ‘Cryptid Zoo’ released in 2017, and boy was the world not prepared for it!!

 

This is absolutely nuts from the off even the press pack is off the scale for weird I mean check it out,

 

“They’ve left the protective gloom of the deep forest and are slinking around the towns, devouring hippies, hipsters and bass amplifers – and anyone unable to endure their howls is one-two-three-four pounded to pieces by Mr. Wolf, the stand-up drummer. Those able to withstand them are bombarded with trash by gitarrero Mr. Wolf. Anyone left standing after the onslaught is one of those real rock’n’roll creatures that WolfWolf yowl about in their latest album: socio-, psycho- and other -paths, yetis, aliens and swamp monsters. Only those able to survive the WolfWolf assault belong in the Cryptid Zoo”

I have to be honest listening I’m getting drawn more and more towards the Legendary Shack Shakers, and vocally there’s very much the Colonel’s style of delivery over what I would say is a mutated bluegrass skeleton, mutated as in intertwined with scuzzed up delta-blues . Now if you like the Shack Shakers, the Cramps and maybe from Europe, The Country Dark, then you will absolutely love this baby, as I’m smiling my way through the opening tracks number five up catches my attention with just the right amount of Urban Voodoo machine carny “Linzer Waltzer” is the title to look out for. I have to be honest from this point I’m hooked. Next up “Roswell” definitely heads towards Devo territory but going along a very strange path to get there, via the Cramps.

For “Tuzenak” I guarantee you will be taken by surprise, this raises the weirdness bar to an impossible level , what the fuck it is? I have no clue!! There have been way too many psychedelics consumed.

But before we head back towards the alternate reality of normality that this LP pushes, I just need to screw my reviewing head back on straight and stop dribbling. “The hunter from Hell” moves it right back into the Shack Shakers vibe, but pushing even their dark boundaries. The Cajun stomp that introduces “Leave This town”, actually turns into the easiest to pin down and potentially the most recognizable genre contained within this LP.

The cunning plan would have been to push this as a single, and then laugh when you imagine people realizing that it’s nothing like the rest of the album.

Finishing both me off and the LP, “Creepy things” comes on like the bastard son of The Cramps and the Fuzztones, that’s been listening to many alternative tentacles releases while consuming huge amounts of DMT!!

Go on you know you want to, peer into the strange distorted reality of WolfWolf, it’ll defiantly alter your perception of what music should sound like, be afraid, but be adventurous and willing to experiment.

But never one to bottle it I dived in further finding a brand new release from

WolfWolf- Metamorphosis

Not quite sure where this one would take me, I think whisky is called for “just to settle the nerves. Turns out that’s a very good choice as the drawn out blues of “Lucifer” introduces the lp in a very different way, who’d have thought it, this is a very different animal, maybe a band settling on a style or maybe just exploring a very different musical heritage. There’s almost a punk rock vibe to “Klaus” before some very strange things start to happen and we dip into Shamen territory all-be -it briefly.

There’s a picked acoustic blues entry to “The Gin Diary” and I’m sure that guitar run came straight out of the Doors –people are strange!!! As I’m taking stock and just drifting through the next couple of tracks I’m drawn back to the Legendary Shack Shakers before again I’m thrown into an industrial Ministry style Land of Rape and Honey track “Birdman”.  Next up “Dark night” again is that track that will lull people into a false sense of security.  “Crushed the Devil” scratches the Urban Voodoo Machine itch, before Fat Fly takes it off into another plain, the techno drum beat, holding the track together before we start to enter Young Gods territory with a blues twist. Boy was I not prepared for the jazz saxophone that opens “She’s a threat” there’s a hint of Tom Wait’s to this baby, but its buried deep!!!

Finishing up with the Alt-country vibe of “time to say goodbye” and your left with the thought on first listen of I’ve never heard anything like it before and probably will hear nothing like it again, it’s nuts, all over the place, but stands on it’s own because of it.

WolfWolf  are not for the faint hearted, definitely not for your average Massive Wagons fan, but if your willing to challenge your boundaries and hear something totally different this band are 100% for you.

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The Bar Stool Preachers – ‘Soundtrack To Your Apocalypse’ (Pirate’s Press)

The Bar Stool Preachers – ‘Soundtrack To Your Apocalypse’ (Pirate’s Press)

Difficult times call for direct action, and never having been a band to shirk their responsibilities Brighton ska/punks The Bar Stool Preachers have decided to use the current lockdown situation we find ourselves in here in the UK to not only lift the spirits of their fans via a couple of completely new (and FREE) songs but also seize the opportunity to help raise some money for healthcare workers here in the UK.

To be honest, I’d actually have been a little disappointed if the Preachers hadn’t jumped at the opportunity to try and help out during this ever-developing crisis, and it certainly never hurt anyone to have a social conscience. So, whilst they maybe can’t help the frontline directly if releasing some new music can help in any way then I salute the guys for having the minerals to stand up and be counted.

Of course, the Preachers will always look to do something a little differently and that’s why along with making these new songs FREE to download from their website from April 24th over the past couple of weeks they’ve also been busily piecing together a video for the lead track (the prophetically entitled) ‘When This World Ends’ that is set to feature their fans and friends from all over the world delivering their own particular take on the song’s rather poignant lyrics, something that will be sure put a much-needed smile on all our faces too.

The song itself (which has been slightly tweaked lyrically since I first heard it as ‘At The World’s End’) is a mid-tempo anthem with a huge commercial hook-driven but gang backing vocals that should have us all screaming along when we are finally able to go back to attending gigs once again. Speaking of which ‘State Of Emergency’ – the other FREE track available – is something of a live favourite with Bar Stool Preachers fans already. A blaring siren providing the perfect introduction to a tune that is easily one of the best songs that Tom and the lads have written to date.

Perhaps the single most exciting thing I can take away from hearing these tracks is that whilst the rough demos I got to briefly hear a few months back had all the early indicators that album number three would be the band’s best yet, these Jake Rousham engineered versions have taken those songs to an all new level completely, and I seriously cannot wait to hear what they will do with the likes of ‘Love The Love’ and ‘Late Night Transmission’ which were both played on the band’s recent UK tour and which rather ominously might also have been my last gig of 2020.

Look, if you are feeling a little stir crazy at the moment and are looking to get some positivity back in your life then you won’t go far wrong checking out the action Here because that’s where you’ll find the real ‘Soundtrack To Your Apocalypse’.

Author: Johnny Hayward

 

 

Soul Asylum – ‘Hurry Up And Wait’ (Blue Elan Records)

Soul Asylum – ‘Hurry Up And Wait’ (Blue Elan Records)

Minneapolis favourites Soul Asylum return with their 13th studio album, and their first since 2016’s ‘Change of Fortune’. The new album ‘Hurry Up and Wait’ was preceded by the single ‘If I Told You’, which gave a hint that Asylum fans could expect the band to return with their trademark romanticism, with melodies as delicate as ever, flowing in the line with Pirner’s vulnerable vocal delivery. While the ‘Change of Fortune’ album was a mixed bag, the new single ‘If I Told You’ was already perhaps a better song than anything from that album, up there with ‘Misery’ in terms of Soul Asylum ballads.

A good omen then for the new album, which was finally released 17 April 2020. And fans won’t be disappointed. Whereas ‘Change of Fortune’ was perhaps at times a little overblown and a little overproduced, ‘Hurry Up and Wait’ is more direct and earnest, following more in the footsteps of the inspiring ‘Delayed Reaction’ from 2012. The sound is instantly recognisable, but as with most later Asylum stuff, it’s more explorative in its sound, demonstrating Pirner’s expert song writing skills which have been present at least since the early days.

The album opens with the strong riffing of the aptly named ‘The Beginning’ before the song almost immediately swings into familiar territory, full of sweet melodies and catchy hooks. Going straight into the superb ‘If I Told You’, this is the Soul Asylum that fans have come to love. This of course permeates throughout the album with songs such as ‘Make Her Laugh’, and ‘Social Butterfly’, but there is enough variety on this album though to keep it interesting at every turn. The Slade-esque stomp of ‘Got it Pretty Good’ is a fine upbeat number, whereas ‘Dead Letter’ takes a decidedly folky turn. There’s also a lot of rock on this album, from the bluesy romp of ‘Landmines’ to the harder ‘Hopped up Feelin’’.

Every song on the album is a strong as the last, and the variety is refreshing. Less polished than ‘Change of Fortune’ and more consistent than ‘Delayed Reaction’, the record is certainly the best album since ‘The Silver Lining’, and maybe even before. For Asylum fans, ‘Hurry Up and Wait’ will definitely rank alongside their best.

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Johnny Jetson – ‘Make Your Move’ (Minnie Apple Records)

Johnny Jetson – ‘Make Your Move’ (Minnie Apple Records)

The man behind the songs and sounds of Space Age Playboys, Queer For Girls, Tattooed Millionaires and Speed City Vipers returns with his latest offering…A solo album ‘Make Your Move’.  So its been a while since we heard what Johnny Jetson was up to and being a fan of his previous bands, of course, I was interested in hearing what’s going on at the Jetsons these days and low and behold the years have been kind to Jetson and whilst he hasn’t overstretched himself he’s stayed true to what his Rock and Roll heart tells him and this solo album is choc-full of sleazy Rock and Roll.  It’s fair to say there aren’t any sonic surprises and the tunes generally will please fans of any of his previous offerings this time he’s pretty much creator and player with just the drum stool left to Adam Hamilton who incidentally also Mixed the record.

What you get from Jetson in 2020 is ten songs from a true Rock and Rolla he walks the walk and talks the talk and has stayed true to what playing in his heart there are influences ranging from the 70s Bolan (obviously) but Alice Cooper is obviously an inspiration (‘Get High Rock Steady’) is certainly ’90s Coop done really well I might add.

Jetson never sold out and neither has he pandered to what’s on point, in vogue or politically correct.  As long as the earth is spinning and he has strings on his guitar he’s gonna play.  He has some decent melodies going on especially on the title track which has a tonne of spirit and one of the albums finer tunes. I can hear the virtual confetti cannons going off as he heads into the final riff from the solo.  It sounds like Johnny Jetson is in a really good place and has hit a fine vein of writing he manages to keep his chosen calling sound fresh and vibrant and  by keeping it to the ten tracks it never gets old or boring and there are no slushy ballads there ain’t no time we’re too busy having a good time.  Get on it folks and tell Johnny that RPM sent you.  Now strut off you beautiful rock and Roll peacocks and wear your nail polish and guyliner with pride This record rocks!

Author: Dom Daley

Bar Stool Preachers ‘Soundtrack To your Apocalypse’

Bar Stool Preachers ‘Soundtrack To your Apocalypse’

Everyone reacts differently to a crisis – some take flight, some freeze, and some say “What can we do to help?” hey take a look at the current situation, you know, like a global pandemic, and look at their skill sets and assess. Bar Stool Preachers aren’t nurses or doctors, but they are one of the newest bright lights in music, with drive and a social conscience to boot.

So, they did what they know how to do best, they took two of their songs that were being held for the much-anticipated new album and rewrote them to reflect their thoughts and feelings for what we are all experiencing right now. They called in favours, managed to get in the studio just a few days before the lockdown went into effect in the UK, and banged out these amazing tracks. Engineered by folk-punk wonder Jake Rousham (The Levellers) and the lads themselves, they have managed to produce some of the most real and best sounding punk/rock’n’roll of the last decade, whilst being fun, current, and politically scathing.

Knowing times are shit, but people are always going to need positive, strong music, they made the songs free to download Here. (And streaming from all your normal providers.) There’s a donate button for anyone with the resources to spare, for donations to the band, from which they will donate to healthcare workers and their families in the U.K (and possibly others when funds arrive, as this is an everchanging crisis). The band are doing what they can, raising money for the far underfunded NHS staff, providing their fans with anthems to see them through this incredibly difficult time, and doing what they do best – unifying our community with two amazing
songs!

Keeping with their normal ways of inclusivity, BSP then set out to make the most topical video possible and nearly a thousand fans submitted videos for the first of the two singles. Editing has been done at lightning speed and we’re so proud to be releasing a video for ‘When The World Ends’ along with the track. Showing the band, friends, and fans, in their quarantined environments, singing along to TJ’s topical and uplifting lyrics.

‘State Of Emergency’ is the riot track for the potential time to come. Heard on megaphones and sound systems across lands, from locked down gardens… BSP are proving to everyone that they’re here to stay, and they can help carry the weight of the world.

 

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PLASTIC TEARS RELEASES NEW VIDEO ahead of ‘Anthems For Misfits’ album

PLASTIC TEARS RELEASES NEW VIDEO ahead of ‘Anthems For Misfits’ album

Plastic Tears fourth album ‘Anthems For Misfits’ is almost ready.

The band though they could finish it in good time before their fall UK tour, but since the pandemic messed up almost everything the album release is delayed. It’s also possible that the tour gets canceled.

 

To keep themselves busy Plastic Tears is releasing a video for ’Communication’ tomorrow the 24th of April 17.00 UTC time. The song was originally released as the b-side of ‘Look of Lies’, the first single from the upcoming album. Besides clips from their native Finland there’s also video material from Sweden and the bands recent European tour. The video fits these times well, when traveling is just a beautiful memory and touring can’t be done.

 

Faithful to their style the video is a punk rocking package, and you might want to watch it a few times to notice all the details.

 

‘Anthems For Misfits’ is released first thing when the circumstances are right.

 

Watch the video: Here

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Lovesores – ‘Bats From Planet Skull’ (Self Released)

Lovesores – ‘Bats From Planet Skull’ (Self Released)

Earlier this week this all new nine track album from Portland Oregon’s Lovesores hit me completely out of the blue like some virtual hammer blow to the head, for three very differing reasons.

Firstly, cranking this baby up via Bandcamp I noticed I somehow totally missed their 2018 Thee Slayer Hippy produced ‘Gods of Ancient Grease’ album, yup I know that’s an epic fail on my part, especially as I had everything the band had released up to that point.

Then secondly, I check in with the band’s singer Scott Drake on Facebook only to see him sharing the news that Lovesores had split up and ‘Bats From Planet Skull’ would be their last record. Unless it made the band millionaires, then, and only then might they do one more…but only one!

Finally, there’s the all-important music that these guys produce. This is music that makes me recall a time when music lovers and musicians alike weren’t hell bent on being part of some here today gone today scene and we just went to gigs irrespective of genres simply because we loved the bands. Remember those halcyon days? Well opener ‘Some For Tomorrow (Some For Tonight)’ is a classic example of this – it’s like someone has just taken the stiletto sharp street spirit of The Cramps and the spit and sawdust savagery of Nashville Pussy put them in a blender alongside generous helpings of The Humpers back catalogue and the result immediately has me bouncing off the walls. Something that shows no signs of letting up for album’s twenty something minutes run time.

Highlights? Well, each of the nine tracks is a cold-blooded punk rock ‘n’ roll killer, but if I were forced to single out a few tunes of particular note then I would have to say that the nine pint swagger of ‘Belle In The Belfry’ (think Harrington Saints minus the hardcore influence and you won’t be too far away) coupled with insanely catchy ‘Bishop Of Worms’ which cleverly twists Smokey Robinson into the type of horn driven punk rock stomper that RFTC once excelled in writing, are immediate stand outs.

In some ways ‘Bats From Planet Skull’ reminds me of Spermbirds awesome ‘Go To Hell And Turn Left’ from just last year. That LP also appeared out of nowhere and blew all comers out of the water, and believe when I say it will take a lot to top this record for sheer unbridled low-slung guitar rock ‘n’ roll joy in 2020. Oh, and whilst I remember in ‘Hot Pants’ the band have penned perhaps the unintentional anthem for this summer, should we ever be allowed out of ours houses that is.

‘Bats From Planet Skull’ is available digitally right now via the Bandcamp link at the bottom of this review. It’s also up as a “name your price” download, so even if you are struggling for cash right now you can still get to hear this fantastic blast of punk rock music at a budget to suit you.

Go fill your Chelsea boots brothers and sisters and don’t forget to tell Scott that RPM sent you. Let’s make Lovesores millionaires so he then has to get the band back together for one more record, because the joyous racket that the Lovesores make is just sooooooo damn fine!!!

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Author: Johnny Hayward

 

Gilby Clarke Unvails new video for ‘Rock and Roll Is Getting Louder’

Gilby Clarke Unvails new video for ‘Rock and Roll Is Getting Louder’

In the world of Rock, GILBY CLARKE needs no introduction. From crunching legendary chords on his beloved Gibson Guitar in the stadiums with Guns N’ Roses, to getting down into the Snakepit to with his GNR buddy Slash, gracing our TV Screens on the widely watched rock reality show Rockstar: Supernova or creating pure, heartfelt rock music as a solo artist GILBY CLARKE has done it all.

Gilby recently released his latest single ‘Rock n’ Roll Is Getting Louder’ via Golden Robot Record and now Gilby has now released the video for ‘Rock n’ Roll Is Getting Louder’. The video was shot in Palmdale CA and Downtown Los Angeles and band performance footage in Hollywood club Oh My Ribs! It was directed by Christopher C. Pearson.
 
Gilby’s live band members Bass Player, EJ Curse (Silent Rage, White Lion) and Drummer, Jimmy D’Anda (Bullet Boys, George Lynch) both appear in the clip along with some great cameo’s by Slim Jim Phantom (Stray Cats), Taime Downe  (Faster Pussycat), Jimmy Herald (Hillbilly Herald) and Teddy ‘Zig Zag’ Andreadis (formally of Guns N’ Roses, Carole King, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Alice Cooper)

‘Rock n’ Roll Is Getting Louder’ is true stormer of a track in pure Gilby fashion. It is pure rock n’ roll doused in the influences that run through Gilby’s veins. It is a track that is set to become a true anthem and long-time fan favourite. Do we dare say it is an instant classic?

GILBY CLARKE has played in both Guns N’ Roses and The MC5. Who else can claim membership in two of the most life-altering and influential rock ’n’ roll outfits to ever exist on the planet?
But none of that overshadows the fact this guitarist, singer and songwriter was a 17-year-old punk from Cleveland whose Hollywood dues were paid in full. Before joining the Guns N’ Roses circus, Gilby was Kim Fowley’s go-to session guitarist and ghost writer. After playing with Hollywood bands Candy and Kill For Thrills a late-night call from Slash changed everything. Gilby joined Guns in ’91.
He appeared on the band’s Spaghetti Incident, Live Era ’88-’91and The Greatest Hitsalbums. Gilby spent years on the Use Your Illusion tour in the 90s.
After Guns imploded, armed only with his Les Paul, Gilby went back and launched his solo career. Receiving critical winks for his albums Pawnshop Guitars, The Hangover, Rubber, 99 Liveand Swag.Recording and/or touring over the lean years with Nancy Sinatra, Heart, The MC5 & his old bandmate Slash’s Snakepit, Gilby even snuck in videos with GNR,
Michael Jackson and Fall Out Boy when MTV was de rigeur.
Clarke currently splits his services with Kings of Chaos led by Matt Sorum and an all-star alumni that has featured Steven Tyler, Joe Elliot and Gene Simmons and his solo band.
Clarke, who’s an old school mash-up of Keef, Johnny Thunders, and B.B. King, continues to write fist-jacking rock ’n’ roll songs with fat choruses, and appear on stages around the globe. He produces worthy bands too. He’s also one of the sweetest gents you’ll ever meet. He’s a guitar hero, certainly, but also a gentleman whose heart happens to rush at rock ’n’ roll speed.